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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.60, 725.89 and 381.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.60, 725.89 and 381.39 is: 571.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.60 : 725.89 = 381.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.60/725.89 = 381.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.60x = 725.89 × 381.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.60x = 276,847.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,847.19/484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.29

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